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About

Selhurst ward lies in the northern part of the Croydon borough, primarily a residential district with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing alongside interwar and post-war estates. The area is defined by several major transport routes, including the Brighton Main Line railway and the A232 road, which contribute to its connectivity. Industrial and commercial units are concentrated along these thoroughfares, particularly near the Purley Way trading estate to the south.

The ward is home to Selhurst Park Stadium, a significant local landmark and the long-time home of Crystal Palace Football Club. Green spaces include South Norwood Country Park to the east, a large former sewage farm offering meadows and wetlands. The local centre around Selhurst railway station provides essential shops and services, with residential streets characterised by their proximity to both rail infrastructure and quieter, community-focused neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Selhurst has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Selhurst is £63,925 per year. There are 6 schools in Selhurst: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Selhurst is home to around 13,187 people, with a population density of about 10,084.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Selhurst Population
13,187
Population density
10,084.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.69(+89%)
Anti-social behaviour
33.14(+23%)
Vehicle crime
13.57(+45%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.53(+102%)
Public order
11.53(+71%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,685
20.36%
African
2,029
15.39%
Caribbean
1,967
14.92%
Other White
1,254
9.51%
Indian
1,031
7.82%
Total population: 13,186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,570
35.41%
No qualifications
1,989
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
1,485
14.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,240
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,047
10.38%
Total 16+ residents: 10,083

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,716
32.69%
Owns with a mortgage
1,115
21.24%
Social rents from council
872
16.61%
Other social rented
676
12.88%
Owns outright
665
12.67%
Total households: 5,249

Property prices in Selhurst

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £328,632 in Selhurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Selhurst in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selhurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£445,000£5,855
Flats37£250,000£4,565
Semi-Detached8£431,500£4,672
Terraced34£382,500£4,271

10 years median price trend in Selhurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selhurst.

All postcodes in Selhurst

CR02UT

St James'S Park

CR02PN

Greenwood Road

CR02AX

Whitehorse Road

CR02QG

Henderson Road

CR02XQ

Windmill Road

CR02JY

Cromwell Road

CR02UP

Smock Walk

CR02TT

Kemp Gardens

CR02QY

Princess Road

CR02DQ

Roden Gardens

SE255QD

Selhurst Road

CR02DG

Gloucester Road

CR02GN

Hogarth Crescent

CR02PG

Hartley Road

CR02TU

Englefield Close

CR02EP

Arundel Road

CR02WS

St James'S Park

CR02DJ

Gloucester Road

CR02JX

Berney Road

CR02XB

St Saviours Road

CR02EH

Sydenham Road

SE255PY

Selhurst Place

SE255QF

Selhurst Road

CR02BP

Milton Avenue

CR02JA

Whitehorse Road

SE255EG

Dagnall Park

CR02EY

Princess Road

CR02XL

Windmill Grove

CR02EJ

Grenaby Road

CR02QS

Princess Road

CR02XP

Windmill Road

CR02YA

Rushbridge Close

CR02QT

Boulogne Road

CR02DH

Gloucester Road

CR02BH

Tavistock Grove

CR02LU

Ely Road

CR02BY

St James'S Road

SE255PX

Willow Wood Crescent

CR02XS

Windmill Road

CR02HT

Northcote Road

CR02JL

Strathmore Road

CR02DT

Roman Industrial Estate

CR02JW

Devonshire Road

SE255EH

Saxon Road

SE255EQ

Saxon Road

CR02UU

St James'S Road

CR02XY

Thornhill Road

CR02XD

Tirrell Road

SE255PJ

Dagnall Park

CR02LD

Whitehorse Road

CR02PB

Lodge Road

CR02HU

Northcote Road

SE255PP

Selhurst Road

SE255QA

Selhurst Road

CR02LT

Newhaven Road

CR02JG

Whitehorse Road

CR02DE

Gloucester Road

SE255PU

Selhurst New Road

CR02XA

St Saviours Road

CR02QR

Princess Road

CR02LY

Wisbeach Road

CR02DW

Gloucester Road

CR02XJ

Hampton Road

SE255PZ

Willow Wood Crescent

CR02QQ

Grace Road

CR02DF

Gloucester Road

SE255PF

Selhurst

CR02JD

Limes Road

SE255PH

Dagnall Park

CR02HG

Guildford Road

CR02XG

Hampton Road

CR02UW

St James'S Road

SE255PW

Dagnall Park

CR02YH

Selhurst

CR02GB

Hogarth Crescent

CR02XN

Windmill Road

CR02ET

Sydenham Road

CR02EA

Sydenham Road

CR02XR

Windmill Road

CR02LE

Whitehorse Road

CR02HP

The Crescent

SE255PD

Dagnall Park

CR02PE

Lodge Road

CR02HQ

Whitehorse Road

CR02JZ

Cromwell Road

CR02JT

Whitehorse Road

CR02WJ

Laundry Close

CR02PS

Queens Road

CR02QW

Beulah Grove

CR02HB

Tugela Road

CR02XZ

Thornhill Road

CR02LG

Whitehorse Road

SE255PQ

Edith Road

CR02LN

Beaconsfield Road

CR02ED

Owen Close

CR02LZ

Wisbeach Road

CR02SX

Elmwood Road

SE255EJ

Eileen Road

CR02ER

Arundel Road

CR02XH

Windmill Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.